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beaterC10 · 01-28-2004, 06:22 PM

I have also posted this question on the suspension board.

How do I remove a frozen spring shackle bolt on the rear of my 84 1/2T? I am trying to remove the shackles to replace the bushings while a do a flip kit install.

I removed one bolt using a grinder and sawzall to cut the bolt. That is tough. The factory bolts are hard. I have also tried to use a 4T bottle jack and piece of pipe to push the bolt out. I braced the jack against the other side of the frame and used the pipe to connect the jack to the bolt. All I did was bend the pipe.

In the meantime I am driving an old Mercury Grand Marquis beater. Any suggestions?

01-28-2004, 06:22 PM	#1
beaterC10 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,277	Stuck Shackle Bolt I have also posted this question on the suspension board. How do I remove a frozen spring shackle bolt on the rear of my 84 1/2T? I am trying to remove the shackles to replace the bushings while a do a flip kit install. I removed one bolt using a grinder and sawzall to cut the bolt. That is tough. The factory bolts are hard. I have also tried to use a 4T bottle jack and piece of pipe to push the bolt out. I braced the jack against the other side of the frame and used the pipe to connect the jack to the bolt. All I did was bend the pipe. In the meantime I am driving an old Mercury Grand Marquis beater. Any suggestions?



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